Best Start Amp Select Podcasts (2024)

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Starting Project after Crisis/50+: Navigating New Beginnings - Embracing a Expat Life and New Business in Portugal at Midlife 45:14

1h ago45:14

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In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Colleen Show Walter, an American expat and entrepreneur who moved to Portugal with her family after turning 50. Colleen shares her experience of founding 'Portugal, The Place,' a business that helps other expats relocate. From handling personal challenges, the adventure of starting over in a ne…

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 2 - A/B Tests | Bass | Athena | Brains, Rooms, Hearing and Listening 1:19:12

6d ago1:19:12

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Floyd Toole, exploring the origins of the Athena project at Canada’s NRC, the reasons for and details of his move to Harman International, some of the most misunderstood aspects of his research, the origins of his legendary book Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of …

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Expat Lifestyle: Reinventing Midlife - International Laywer Journey of Discovery, Adventure, and Lifelong Learning 43:18

6d ago43:18

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Join Emily Bron as she delves into the fascinating world of relocation and the expat lifestyle, featuring the real-life experiences of Rosemary Bointon, a certified content marketer and SEO strategist. Rosemary shares her journey from being an international business lawyer to embracing the expat life, living in 13 different countries, and finally s…

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Starting Project after Crisis/50+: Childhood Dream, as Recipe for Reinvention - From Power Tools to Pastries 21:37

4d ago21:37

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In this episode, Emily chats with Damian Konasiewicz, a former carpenter from Seattle who switched gears to chase his cooking dreams at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Damian shares his journey of leaving construction behind before turning 50, diving into his passion for food and travel, and why it's never too late to take risks. He also dishes out advice…

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 1 - Two Ears and a Brain | Transistors | Rules and Data 56:55

8d ago56:55

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the loudspeaker legend himself, Dr. Floyd Toole, whose research at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), followed by his tenure at Harman International, resulted in arguably more improvements to the fidelity of audio we hear at home than anything attributable to any one person. In this first of our two-p…

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Expat Lifestyle: Beyond the Comfort Zone - Embracing the Unknown Across Borders 40:54

8d ago40:54

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Join Emily Bron for an inspiring chat with Leslie Karchewski about her several incredible journeys from Calgary, Canada, to a new life abroad. Leslie shares her family's life and adventures in the Middle East, from Doha to Muscat, the UK, where her kids thrived in international schools. Returning to Canada posed challenges, prompting Leslie to seek…

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Expat Lifestyle: From Midwest to Pacific - A Journey of Transformation and Discovery 48:48

18d ago48:48

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Join Emily Bron from International Lifestyle Consulting as she delves into Vicki Holman's incredible journey from small-town business owner in Kansas to island dweller in the Northern Mariana Islands. Get ready to hear all about Vicki's ups and downs adjusting to island life, the fascinating culture of Saipan, and how she found her calling as a fin…

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Sound Researcher Dr. Sean Olive - Tonmeister | NRC, Harman, and Floyd Toole | Target Curves 52:44

22d ago52:44

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to discuss his time at NRC with Dr. Floyd Toole, his move from there to Harman, the development of the Harman target curves for headphones and earphones, and his thoughts on the future of immersive audio and more. Sources: Dr. Sean Olive on 35 Years of “…

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Expat Lifestyle: Harmonies of Life - Tales of Music, Immigration, and Finding New Meaning 1:12:43

26d ago1:12:43

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In this episode of 'Age of Reinvention,' Emily Bron sits down with Michael Misha Ovsichtcher and Tatiana Tanya Dreizis to explore their journey from Russia to Canada and their exciting transitions into new careers post-retirement. Michael shares his insights into immigration, adapting to new professions, and finding joy in music and community throu…

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Starting Project after Crisis/50+: Resilience and Radiance - An Inspirational Path from Tragedy to Purpose After 50 47:25

1M ago47:25

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Join host Emily Bron as she interviews Marina Korneev. Marina, a San Francisco-based luxury pearl jewelry business owner, shares her inspiring journey from personal tragedy to entrepreneurial success. Discover Marina's immigration experience, her evolution from pearl collecting to jewelry design, and how pearls became a symbol of resilience in her …

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Expat Lifestyle: Embracing Change - Journey from Canadian Army Beyond Conventional Living Abroad 39:32

1M ago39:32

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Join me as we dive into Jacquie Doucette’s incredible journey of reinvention after 40 years in the Canadian Army. Feeling the pull for something more, Jacquie launched the “Beyond Retirement” podcast, sharing insights on life after a traditional job. Traveling from Southeast Asia to Nicaragua and finally to Mexico, Jacquie embraced international ho…

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Munich High End 2024 Retrospective - About the Show | The Vibe | 2024 Favorites 51:12

1M ago51:12

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage’s Doug Schneider, Jason Thorpe, and Matt Bonaccio to discuss the biggest audio show in the world, what’s new, what’s different, and what were their favorite sights and sounds this time around. Sources: Coverage of High End 2024 - Munich, Germany: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events…

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The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner - Medical Origin | Expanding Products | To Present Day 57:36

2M ago57:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…

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Age of Reinvention: How to Discover a New Freedom Lifestyle and Purpose at Midlife. Teaser 3:13

2M ago3:13

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Welcome to Age of Reinvention! Join host Emily Bron in this introductory episode as she unveils the inspiring stories of individuals who have transformed their lives in remarkable ways. Season 1 will explore themes of career pivots, personal growth, and innovation, featuring guests who have turned challenges into opportunities. Subscribe now to emb…

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Starting Project after Crisis/50+: The Power of Perseverance - From Struggles to Success 35:31

2M ago35:31

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In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Emily reunites with Deb Krier, a remarkable individual who has overcome multiple cancer diagnoses to make a meaningful impact on others, especially those facing challenges post-50. Deb shares her journey from a surprising breast cancer diagnosis to battling septic shock from chemotherapy complications, …

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Starting New Business after 50+: American Entrepreneur's Journey - Impacting Lives in Torn by War Ukraine 56:12

2M ago56:12

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Join host Emily Bron in the conversation with Chris Exline, an American businessman who made the bold decision to relocate from Hong Kong to Kremenets, Ukraine, amidst the war. Exline shares his journey of founding a furniture rental business in Ukraine and his philanthropic efforts, including donating thousands of mattresses to refugees and the mi…

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Starting New Business after 50+: Crafting Legacies - Army Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, and Humanitarian work 40:48

2M ago40:48

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Join Emily Bron in an insightful chat with Daniel Hammond. From his diverse upbringing to military service and entrepreneurial ventures, Hammond shares how his experiences shaped him. Discover his strategic thinking, fueled by his extensive board game collection, and his post-50 career shifts. Learn about his passion project, founding a nursing sch…

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Sound Engineer/Educator Marcela Rada on Immersive Audio - Education | Experimentation | Mix Maxing 49:00

2M ago49:00

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by sound engineer, educator, and content developer Marcela Rada to discuss her obsession with sound, her personal history, how she became involved with the recording industry, and what’s different about mixing for immersive formats like Dolby Atmos. Sources: Marcela Rada: https://marcelarada.com/ “Audiophile At…

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Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC - Origin | Dr. Floyd Toole | Music Types | Twin Tweeters | Measurements 1:11:36

3M ago1:11:36

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio and now also the owner of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab, to discuss the origins of the company, its connection with the National Research Council, his own relationship with Dr. Floyd Toole, and how the company’s speakers evolved after the legendary NRC research wound down. …

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WEALTH: Gold is at all time highs so why does gold expert Simon Popple believe everyone should hold some? #155 28:18

3M ago28:18

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WEALTH: Gold expert Simon Popple makes a strong case for the inflation protection qualities of investing in gold. Even now when gold is at all time highs. As a former head of investment manager at Strutt and Parker, Simon realised that his personal inflation rate was much higher than the RPI. After much research he decided investment into gold was …

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 2) - Anthem Room Correction | FIR and IIR Filters | In-Room Response 42:50

3M ago42:50

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc. The two cover the birth of Anthem Room Correction, the pros and cons of IIR and FIR filters, side quests, diversions, why flat in-room response isn’t actually the goal, and how ARC has evolved in response to market pressures…

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WISDOM: Navigating from trauma to acceptance and hope: the transformative impact of miscarriage on Jo Tocher's journey #154 34:44

4M ago34:44

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WISDOM: Jo Tocher's life changed after experiencing the trauma of miscarriage. No longer able to exist in the corporate world she set out not just to heal but to find purpose. Life After Miscarriage, Your Guide to Healing from Pregnancy Loss is the story about Jo's transformational journey from the pain of loss to a place of acceptance and hope. Bu…

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 1) - Education | NRC | DSP | Athena Project 53:42

4M ago53:42

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc., to discuss his history in hi-fi, how he ended up at the NRC, how his work with Dr. Floyd Toole evolved into the pioneering Athena project, and exactly what sorts of tests he and others constructed and conducted to determine listener preferenc…

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WISDOM: Why it makes financial sense to create psychologically safe workspaces with employment lawyer and neurodivergence campaigner Jodie Hill #153 41:30

4M ago41:30

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EP153: "When I became a solicitor I was diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD. So I’d done the classic thing where you go to CBT, you get the medication, you do all the things that you’re told to do." Lawyer and mental health advocate Jodie Hill shares her top strategies for improving mental health. Learn how keeping a gratitude journal, planning social …

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WISDOM: What are purchase lease options and why is now the time to use them according to Gillie Barlow #152 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

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EP152: "I've been doing purchase lease options since before they were being taught. I would never have said now is a good time to do it because it's always been a good time. But now I'm telling the world that there are so many options out there. And the amazing thing about it is that we get to help people. There are people out there who we need to …

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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 2) - Measurements | Diffraction | Waveguides | Diminishing Returns 43:58

4M ago43:58

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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers. If you haven’t listened to season 3, episode 1 yet, do check that out first! In this second half of their conversation, the two discuss how the research at NRC contributed to the evolution of PSB speakers. Along the way, Paul gives the most cogent expl…

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WEALTH: Is confidence in the UK property market starting to return? We dig deep into the house price data #151 37:40

5M ago37:40

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EP151: January 2024 has started well in terms of confidence returning to the UK property market. The cost of borrowing has started to decrease as mortgage lenders fight for market share. Santander has launched a 5-year fixed rate at 3.84%, which is very different to the average rate of 6.66% during August 2023. The Bank of England may start to cut …

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WISDOM: Why Lucy Gernon believes women can have it all even in a corporate world made by men for men #150 44:59

5M ago44:59

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EP150: "Why do you feel like you need to seek outside validation? Why is your sense of self linked to certain metrics? When we understand that, it always goes back...to our childhood self where we formed a belief of ourselves that we're not good enough unless other people told us we were. So when you look back on this as an adult...you can see a to…

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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 1) - Music and Violins | Starting Making Speakers | Dr. Floyd Toole and NRC 32:02

4M ago32:02

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Welcome to season 3! This week, host Jorden Guth sits down with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers, to discuss his personal history, his love of music, his passion for violin, and the origin story of PSB Speakers—all as a lead-in to a discussion about his time at the NRC doing research with Dr. Floyd Toole. Sources: PSB Speakers: https://www.psbs…

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WEALTH: Is property investment really for everyone? A £700k portfolio but no home means time for a rethink #149 12:24

5M ago12:24

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EP149: CASE STUDY - Property investment is often touted as the holy grail toward financial freedom. Courses are sold and many are living this perceived glitzy lifestyle thanks to their "passive income" from property. But what about if it is your property portfolio that's holding you back from living your best life or even worse, is pushing you towa…

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HEALTH: We've been selected as part of Bryan Johnson's 2,500 person Blueprint experiment, BP5000 #148 12:43

5M ago12:43

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EP148: We've been selected as one of 2,500 guinea pigs for the BP5000 programme. What is Blueprint and what is the BP5000 programme? You might have heard of Bryan Johnson, a tech multimillionaire who sold a company to Paypal for gazillions. Over the last couple of years he has spent over $2m a year testing everything there is to test with a team of…

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Selling Emotions: Conradin Amft on T+A's History and Future - Then to Now | Hi-Fi Tomorrow 38:18

5M ago38:18

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For the final episode of season 2 of the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast, host Jorden Guth is joined by T+A COO Condradin Amft to discuss the company’s history and heritage, its entry into the headphone market, and how hi-fi will evolve into the future. Sources: “44 Years of T+A—Germany's Hi-Fi Giant in Detail”: https://youtu.be/lzW18SuAJW0?si=SUjQk…

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WEALTH: A strong start to the housing market for 2024, but will it continue? Here's why Eyeedul Haque believes so #147 33:06

6M ago33:06

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EP147: 2024 has started well for the UK property market, as there is definitely an appetite for property. House price forecasts for 2024 remain relatively positive, with most institutions believing that prices will remain flat. In December, Knight Frank had initially forecast a decrease of -4% for 2024, but have revised this forecast to +3% growth …

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Sonus Faber Suprema Speaker System Deep Dive - Technical Highlights | Trickle-Down Technologies 1:11:01

5M ago1:11:01

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When Sonus faber introduced its massive new flagship loudspeaker system, Suprema, at this year’s CES, most of the press responded by asking about the price and finishes and little else. In this episode of the podcast, host Jorden Guth and SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider ask the real (and really tough) questions about the design and technical spe…

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WISDOM: The future of estate agency, building for that future and becoming the first female MD of John D Wood & Co. with Polly Ogden Duffy #146 42:27

6M ago42:27

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EP146: "It’s too early to say the market is turning but all signs are very positive. One week of good results are great. Two weeks is a coincidence, three weeks a trend. So we’re waiting to see what the next few weeks brings. Right now the market is thriving." "If you’re going to sell typically people wait till spring. It’s pretty miserable this ti…

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WISDOM: Jerome Roith on profiting from property without even breaking ground #145 42:46

6M ago42:46

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EP145: With over 25 years experience in property sales and development, Jerome Roith started in estate agency in a central London eventually founding his own agency. In this discussion Jerome shares his expertise on why he believes the best strategy in property development doesn't even involve breaking ground. Known as planning gain, this is the pr…

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Health, Wealth & Wisdom: A fresh new name and a fresh new focus after seven years of podcasting #144 2:13

6M ago2:13

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EP144: New year, new name, new focus. I launched my podcast nearly seven years ago. It has kept me sane and connected during some tough times. Thankfully I’m in a much better place and have loyal listeners, thank you. But as my career has evolved I’ve struggled to find the right name and focus. Finally I’ve come up with a name which is the perfect …

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The Tao of the Reviewer - Hi-Fi Reviewers' Systems and Needs | Writing a Hi-Fi Review 55:11

6M ago55:11

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! Access editor and producer of the podcast Dennis Burger to discuss his recent article about how reviewers’ reference systems are often necessarily different from the systems they wish they could own. Dennis also gives Jorden some tips on writing a good review. Sources: “The Needs of the Many vers…

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WEALTH: Despite the headlines house prices ended the year only down a touch. But what will 2024 bring? #143 39:17

6M ago39:17

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EP143: We ended 2023 on more positive news that inflation has fallen again to 3.9% from 4.7% in October, which will ease the pressure on the Bank of England to raise rates further. Welcome news to those 2 million people due to remortgage over the next 12 months. House price forecasts at the beginning of 2023 were mostly incorrect. Knight Frank and …

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2023 SoundStage! Awards - Products of the Year | Outstanding Achievements | Choosing 49:30

6M ago49:30

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Australia editor Edgar Kramer to discuss their respective 2023 year-end awards. Sources: “The 2023 SoundStage! Network Awards for Outstanding Achievements and Products of the Year” by Doug Schneider: https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/opinion/1843-the-…

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From Wilson Audio to T+A , then Back - InSight Videos | The Two-Day Rule | The Filming Approach 44:54

7M ago44:54

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider to tell the origin story of SoundStage! Network’s InSight video series, how they’ve evolved, and the details of their most recent globetrotting trip to Wilson Audio and T+A. Sources: Muraudio's Domain Omni Series Speaker | SoundStage! InSight: https://youtu.be/VkHQC8pz2H8?s…

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How anyone can fall for online romance scams. Becky Holmes explains why Keanu Reeves is not in love with you #142 35:21

7M ago35:21

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EP142: While many find their future life partner online, amidst the virtual roses hides a sneaky villain - the online romance scammer. These tricksters play with emotions, taking advantage of those just looking for a much desired connection. In this episode, Becky Holmes, the hilarious writer behind the @deathtospinach X/Twitter account talks about…

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House price show a slight increase this month but soaring rents are not good for anyone #141 1:15:06

7M ago1:15:06

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EP141: At the risk of being a broken record once again the two biggest stories from the recent data is that some price data is actually showing a small increase in house prices. Second, rents continue to increase. "There is positive news with the rate of inflation in the UK dropping to 4.6% from 6.7% last month. The Bank of England is under less pr…

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Simaudio’s North Collection: The Future of Hi-Fi? - Development | BRM-1 | Reception and Reviews 58:19

7M ago58:19

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Simaudio product director Dominique Poupart and marketing director Étienne Gautier to discuss the company’s new North Collection, how it was developed, what it means for the future of hi-fi, why the remote control is the best in the world, and how the lineup has been embraced by audiophile press and customer…

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Interested in buying or selling a lettings or estate agency? Lucy Noonan has done it 284 times #140 32:46

8M ago32:46

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EP140: I was seeing the other brokers in the industry presenting businesses for sale. As a broker, we value on turnover, but as a buyer, you value on profits because you want to see what profit you can generate from that business. If you're interested in buying or selling a lettings or estate agency Lucy Noonan is the expert with over 20 years of e…

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How SVS Built a Hi-Fi Community - History | Products | Community Building 45:02

8M ago45:02

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SVS president Gary Yacoubian and VP of marketing Nick Brown to discuss the company’s history, its unique approach to hi-fi and home theater, and how it actively engages with its customers. Sources: SVS: https://www.svsound.com/ “The Only True Currency in This Bankrupt World” by Audio Unleashed: https://audio…

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Audio Video Show 2023 Highlights - Warsaw Vibe | Good and Bad Shows | Bringing Matt | Best and Worst Products 53:15

8M ago53:15

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider and SoundStage! Ultra senior editor Jason Thorpe to discuss Warsaw 2023, why it’s such a special show, what it’s like to be there, and what it was like to see it through the eyes of a young audiophile. Sources: SoundStage! coverage of Audio Video Show 2023 - Warsaw, Poland:…

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Could it be that house prices are starting to rise? Really? I discuss the latest data with Eyeedul Haque #139 34:46

9M ago34:46

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EP139: Two biggest stories from the recent data is that some price data is actually showing a small increase in house prices. Second, rents just continue to increase. We dig into why. Key points: Prices starting to level off. Rightmove is showing prices are actually increasing on a month on month basis. How much of this is lack of supply? HMRC tran…

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Dan Laufman on the Value of Emotiva - Origin | Hi-Fi Manufacturing | Profits | Ethics 59:41

9M ago59:41

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Emotiva’s Dan Laufman to discuss the origins of his passion for hi-fi, the history of electronics manufacturing in the neoliberal era, how to make an profit in the audio business ethically, the long hard road to revitalizing North American manufacturing capabilities, and the virtues of being inclusive instea…

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Martijn Mensink On the Magic of Dutch & Dutch - Active Speakers | Cardioid Dispersion | Acoustics 55:21

9M ago55:21

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Martijn Mensink of Dutch & Dutch to discuss how an old clock radio incubated a love of music that developed into a passion for good sound that evolved into a career in speaker design. During the course of the conversation, they explore Martijn’s history of speaker development, the business ventures that prec…

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